An introduction to the world of fashion styling - the industry’s unsung heroes. This course will utilize a hands-on approach through lectures, guest speakers, visual references and group projects.

• Identify
the requirements of a stylist• Identify
important fashion and editorial stylists• Styling
for Print• Styling
for the Entertainment Industry• Image
Management• Career
Diversity• History
and Inspiration• Test
shooting• Building
a portfolio

Course
Assignments:

• Putting
together a mood board for editorial or advertisement• Stylist
research assignment• Putting
together a stylist kit• Creating
a fashion campaign• Performing
a test shoot

Course Length: 6 weeks, 36 hours

Materials Needed: None

Program Start:

February 5, 2019

Course Hours: 5:30pm-8:30pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays

Fees: $495.00 taxes included.

Course Outline:

Class 1 - Introduction to Fashion StylingWhat is a Fashion StylistThe three main types of fashion StylistsOther types of Stylists outside of FashionWhat it means to work in the Freelance IndustrySkills

Class 2 - Styling for PrintThe two main areas of print stylingThe difference between editorial and lifestyle stylingHow to source clothesResponsibilities of a Fashion StylistStylist kits

Class 3 - Styling for Film and TelevisionThe difference between a wardrobe stylist and costume designHow film and television production are producedContinuity in wardrobeBreak down and break down kits

Class 7 - Building your PortfolioHow to start building a portfolioMarketing tools of the tradeWebsites, business cardsAssisting and self promotion

Class 8 - Mood Boards and Brand ConsultingImportance of a mood board in fashion and televisionUsing Pinterest and PolyvoreBrand consulting with designersCelebrity styling

Class 9 - Portfolio Test Shooting and Breaking Down a Story BoardTest shooting for your portfolio (what it means)Coming up with the teamHow a story board worksFinding a photographerPlanning a theme (story)Sourcing clothes and propsWardrobe prep

Class 10 - Producing a Test Shoot and On-set StylingProducing a test and fashion shootCall sheets and call timesOn set etiquettePhotography and compositionLightingHair and make-upModel posing

Class 11 - Bring the Shoot to Real LifeProduce and style a photo shoot for editorial or advertisement

Testimonials:

Student 1:PDA is a great place to gain knowledge and experience to reach your creative potential

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Bertha

Orozco

Instructor

Bertha graduated from the Jeannette Klein Institute in Mexico-City with a degree in Fashion Design. She worked for the Spanish international company ZARA travelling as Window Display Designer. She became the Window Display National Manager of BERSHKA MEXICO, after training in Spain. After 15 years of experience in the Fashion Industry, Bertha started teaching Fashion Design and Personal Image Design at the Gestalt Centre of Studies in Veracruz, Mexico, encouraging creativity and quality work. Currently Bertha lives in Victoria, BC and continues working as Visual Merchandiser and Window Display Designer. She enjoys the great outdoors and quality of life of the island.

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